Jongsik Bang

  • Senior Foreign Attorney
  • T. +82-2-3404-7588
  • F. +82-2-3404-0801
  • E. jongsik.bang@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Jongsik Bang focuses his practice on environment, chemicals, and climate change. Prior to joining Bae, Kim & Lee LLC in 2012, Mr. Bang worked at the Ministry of Environment for 17 years, where he handled major environmental issues at the Waste Resources Management Division, Air Quality Management Bureau, Water Environment Policy Division, Environmental Health Bureau and the Nature Conservation Bureau as deputy director and director. Drawing upon extensive experience and knowledge built during his time at the Ministry of Environment, he advises and represents clients in environmental matters. Recently, he has successfully advised clients on a wide range of environmental matters, including chemical accidents, energy-environment, waste recycling and soil pollution.

Representative Experience

2012-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2011-2012 Director, Watershed and Total Load Management Division, Water Environment Policy Bureau, Ministry of Environment
2010-2011 Chief, Watershed Management and Maintenance Bureau, Yeongsan River Basin Environmental Office, Ministry of Environment
2006-2007 Director, Harmful Substance Department, Ministry of Environment
2004-2006 Senior Deputy Director, Environmental Health Dept., Environmental Policy Office, Ministry of Ministry of Environment
1996-2004 Deputy Director, Ministry of Environment (Nature Conservation Bureau, Waste Resources Management Division, Natural Environment Policy Office, Air Conservation Bureau, etc.)
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2015-2020 Commissioner, Chemical Control Committee, Ministry of Environment

Representative Matters

Advised on all environmental issues (chemicals control; air, water and soil pollution; wastes; greenhouse gas reduction; and environmental energy)
Advised and assisted amendment of environment laws including the Clean Air Conservation Act
Advised a number of companies on the release of specific substances harmful to water and air quality
Assisted response to chemical accidents involving hydrofluoric acid and ammonia explosion
Advised response to the regulations relating to extended producer responsibility (EPR)
Advised on all environmental issues (chemicals control; air, water and soil pollution; wastes; greenhouse gas reduction; and environmental energy)
Advised and assisted amendment of environment laws including the Clean Air Conservation Act
Advised a number of companies on the release of specific substances harmful to water and air quality
Assisted response to chemical accidents involving hydrofluoric acid and ammonia explosion
Advised response to the regulations relating to extended producer responsibility (EPR)
Advised a number of car makers on homologation of emissions
Advised power generation companies on environment-related regulations such as greenhouse gas emission trading and fuel regulation
Advised chemical and oil refining companies on compliance with chemical and environment laws

Education

2010 Indiana University School of Law (J.D.)
1995 Seoul National University (B.S.)

Selected Activities

Awards
Who's Who Legal - Leading Practitioner (2020-2023)

Qualifications

2011 New York, New Jersey

Awards and Recognition

Awards and Recognition